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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,158.98, 33,331.82 and 13,948.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,158.98, 33,331.82 and 13,948.67 is: 19,244.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,158.98 : 33,331.82 = 13,948.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,158.98/33,331.82 = 13,948.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,158.98x = 33,331.82 × 13,948.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,158.98x = 464,934,649.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 464,934,649.73/24,158.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,244.80

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